That’s Right (You’re Not from Texas)

See I was born and raised in Texas
And it means so much to me
Though my girl comes from down in Georgia
We were up in Tennessee

And as we were driving down the highway
She asked me baby what’s so great
How come you’re always going on
About your Lone Star State

I said that’s right you’re not from Texas
That’s right you’re not from Texas
That’s right you’re not from Texas
But Texas wants you anyway

Because it is so true. People who aren’t from Texas just don’t get it. (Some of them want to get it. But most of the time they just don’t.)

There is something truly special about the beautiful Lone Star State.

Last week I got to go home and enjoy the best Texas has to offer…delicious Mexican food, extraordinary Spring weather, beautiful horses, glorious wildflowers, proudly weird Austin, and some extra-friendly folks. The trip was like food for my soul.

Lindsey has a sincere love for her precious dog Molly, a good red wine and the Delta Sky Club. She spends her days (and some nights) laboring to end childhood hunger at Feed the Children and to gather, equip and unleash women at IF:Gathering.

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I understand about the "Texas" thing. I live in Texarkana, AR, just a few blocks away from Texarkana, TX, where I was born and raised. When I got married and we bought a house in Arkansas, I told my husband, "You can take the girl out of Texas, but you can't take the Texas out of the girl!" Of course, I'm in Texas daily because that's where all the good shopping, restaurants, etc. are!

I can't wait to see the answers to your questions about your home state!

http://intensedebate.com/people/Lindsey_Nobles Lindsey_Nobles

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Texarkana really is Texas though…right?

http://intensedebate.com/profiles/jenniferjanes Jennifer Janes

"Texarkana" is actually twin cities. One is in Arkansas, and one is in Texas. I live on the Arkansas side now but grew up on the Texas side of the state line. Ironically, my husband is a huge Arkansas Razorbacks fan, but both of our children were born on the Texas side, so he lives in Arkansas in a house full of Texas women!

I think when they named Texarkana, they thought Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana all converged here. Nope. Only Texas and Arkansas. We have State Line Avenue splitting the two "halves" of town!
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Greg R

Lindsay; I am with you. However, I've learned to be quieter about my home state now that I have been away for a few years because some just don't get it.

http://www.not2us.net/blog Lindsay @ Not2Us

I think this is the key. Many times, the "Texas Mindset" just seems so abundantly arrogant. Most of the people (that I've met) who are from Texas are LOUDLY (and sometimes obnoxiously) proud of their state…as if they actually had something to do with making it a great state. (Or as if God elected them to be born in Texas, putting them a notch above all of us born inside the borders of a different state.)

For those of us who are not (and don't necessarily ever wish to be) Texans, it can feel fairly condescending. Since we consider ourselves okay people (despite our unfortunate birth places), it can be irritating and off-putting.

Without question it's a Texas thing that's hard to understand if you're really not from there. Every time I get back, I feel like I'm "home". There's a pride in being born a Texan that even 20+ years living in the beautiful state of Tennessee doesn't take away from you.
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http://intensedebate.com/people/Lindsey_Nobles Lindsey_Nobles

Yes, exactly.

Brynormous

Love of Texas is brainwashing!!! Seriously, y'all need to get over it.

http://intensedebate.com/people/Lindsey_Nobles Lindsey_Nobles

Bryan, Bryan, Bryan…I'm never going to get over it. I am working on Suzanne. Slowly she will own her Texas roots.

Jennifer King

So true– the girl may move from Texas, but the Texas doesn’t move out of the girl.
I’ve always explained my 6′-ish height by “they grow ‘em big in Texas”. And even though I’m nowhere near my TX birthplace, I still wear my hat, boots, and big belt buckle occasionally– even here in Prague.
Glad to hear you sing TX praises, and that you had a great trip.
-Jennifer

http://intensedebate.com/people/Lindsey_Nobles Lindsey_Nobles

love the mental picture of you in Prague with all your Texas accessories.

http://intensedebate.com/profiles/jenniferjanes Jennifer Janes

I've said the same thing about my height! I'm 5'10" and am quite a bit taller than "average." I'm glad to know I'm not alone!

I totally just put on Lyle and I am feeling homesick. . . .I get you. =)

http://intensedebate.com/people/Lindsey_Nobles Lindsey_Nobles

awww…mexican food soon?

Lori Bailey

Grew up in Michigan but have been in Texas for 17 years. I loved the DFW area, but now that we're in Austin I'm completely hearts-and-flowers about Texas There's simply nothing like it.

http://intensedebate.com/people/Lindsey_Nobles Lindsey_Nobles

I'm jealous. Austin is the best. Will you eat at Z'Tejas for me soon?

http://intensedebate.com/people/klreed189 Kyle Reed

I wish I was from Texas, I really do. Just so I can be apart of the club.
But in all honesty have not spent any time there. I guess I need to change that.
I wish I lived in Austin, that place looks awesome.

http://intensedebate.com/people/Lindsey_Nobles Lindsey_Nobles

Austin is so cool! So much cooler than Dallas (where I grew up) and Houston (which is just hot & humid).

http://intensedebate.com/people/jcatron jcatron

Some of my best friends are from Texas (including you)… I'm always amazed by the extreme Texas pride, but what I don't get is this… if Texas is so great why in the world are you in Tennessee? Other than the obvious reason – you want to be near me
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http://intensedebate.com/people/jcatron jcatron

Some of my best friends are from Texas (including you)… I'm always amazed by the extreme Texas pride, but what I don't get is this… if Texas is so great why in the world are you in Tennessee? Other than the obvious reason – you want to be near me
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http://intensedebate.com/people/Lindsey_Nobles Lindsey_Nobles

as much as i LOVE texas…i have no desire to live there…not now at least. Maybe i LOVE Tennessee more? And you, of course.

http://intensedebate.com/people/Lindsey_Nobles Lindsey_Nobles

I LOVE Texas but I have no desire to live there. I must LOVE Tennessee more, or maybe it is that I LOVE being close to you.

Jacklyn

Nope. Not at all. haha. I like you though and you're from Texas so I'm willing to give it another shot. My freshman college roommate was from texas and she had a Texas rug and shower curtain. Boo. Only visited Houston and I wasn't impressed.
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http://intensedebate.com/people/Lindsey_Nobles Lindsey_Nobles

Awww…thanks Jackie!

http://www.jennyrain.wordpress.com Jenny

ok, so they really make texas-shaped waffles? our Weekend Ministries director would LOVE those
the only thing i don’t like about texas is that is where my exes were from (no lie)… but what i MOST love about TX is Beth Moore (yippee!)

http://intensedebate.com/people/Lindsey_Nobles Lindsey_Nobles

yes, how great are the waffles?

http://intensedebate.com/profiles/bennettaj bennettaj

OK, I'm going to Austin next month for the first time. What do I have to do while I'm there??

http://intensedebate.com/people/Lindsey_Nobles Lindsey_Nobles

You have to eat at Z'Tejas Grill. It is my favorite place ever. Also, go sit out on City Lake at Hula Hut. Go the Texas Capital. Walk around the University of Texas. Get Amy's ice cream. Drive around in the hills on Capital of Texas Highway. Beautiful.

As a Texan living in FL, I miss the blue bonnets in the spring, beef brisket, Tex-Mex, friday night High School football games, and the big blue sky! Thanks for sharing your photos.

http://intensedebate.com/people/Lindsey_Nobles Lindsey_Nobles

I miss all those things too! I don't miss the August heat.

http://www.thedailykick.com Heather M.

well…unfortunately in FL if we are not dodging a hurricane in August then the humidity is so high that my hair looks like a perm gone wrong. I'd welcome the Texas heat! Where in TX are you from? I am from the Dallas area.
OOHHH….and I forgot to mention James Avery jewelry! Nothing like it. I mean how many charm rings did you own growing up????? A ba-zillion!

http://intensedebate.com/people/Lindsey_Nobles Lindsey_Nobles

You're from Dallas? I'm from Dallas. Oh, James Avery. The cross ring, the charm bracelet…i had it all.

http://www.thedailykick.com Heather M.

ok Lindsey….let's go old-school Dallas! I miss the best mall in the entire world–NorthPark, ice skating at the Galleria, the original Sam Moon's on Harry Hines Blvd, and driving through Highland Park/University Party to look at the Christmas lights. I grew up in the Lake Highlands area.

Now I know why I love your blog so much!
Thanks for sharing your life with us!

Oh, I get it Lindsay, but then I'm from Texas — though I live in Colorado now. There really is no place like Texas. I've traveled to almost every state, and many more than once, and I've left the country several times. No place like it.
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And if I weren't so doped up on cold medicine, I would have spelled your name correctly. My apologies.

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Oh Texas, she is a proud state. But this Okie loves her.

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Oh Texas, she is a proud state. But this Okie loves her.

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